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Can beta blockers cause cardiac arrest?
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Yes: An overdose in beta blocker can cause cardio respiratory arrest -- only take beta blocker under a doctor supervision and direction.
Answered 1/29/2019
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No: They will not cause cardiac arrest but in fact may help prevent it.
Answered 3/26/2013
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No: They prevent not cause cardiac arrest in most instances.
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